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ambientCG vs Quixel Megascans:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, ambientCG had more branded searches than Quixel Megascans among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand. ambientCG had about 140 branded searches, while Quixel Megascans had 30. ambientCG made up 11.6% of all 3D texture and asset library searches we track, and Quixel Megascans accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 3D texture and asset libraries, Quixel Megascans appeared in all four answers and ambientCG in three. ambientCG and Quixel Megascans were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

ambientCG, about 5 searches for every 1 for Quixel Megascans

ambientCG 140 searchesQuixel Megascans 30 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Quixel Megascans, mentioned in every answer we collected

Quixel Megascans in 4 of 4ambientCG in 3 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

ambientCG first in 2Quixel Megascans first in 2

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Top 3D texture and asset libraries in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Quixel Megascans appeared in all four answers. ambientCG was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. ambientCG and Quixel Megascans were each listed first in two of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Poly Haven1st
  2. Fab2nd
  3. ambientCG3rd
  4. Quixel Megascans4th
  5. Synty Studios5th
  6. Poliigon6th
  7. Textures.com7th
  8. CGAxis–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Poly Haven4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Quixel Megascans4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • ambientCG3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Fab3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Poliigon2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Synty Studios2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Textures.com2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • CGAxis0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is ambientCG or Quixel Megascans more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for ambientCG and Quixel Megascans by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight 3D texture and asset libraries we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

ambientCG and Quixel Megascans among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for ambientCG, Quixel Megascans. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPoly HavenPoliigonambientCGSynty StudiosFabTextures.comQuixel MegascansCGAxis
Nov 202545.5%22.1%6.5%14.3%3.9%2.6%3.9%1.3%
Dec 202544.2%21.2%5.8%11.5%5.8%1.9%7.7%1.9%
Jan 202643.8%21.9%4.7%12.5%6.3%3.1%6.3%1.6%
Feb 202658.1%12.2%9.5%9.5%2.7%4.1%2.7%1.4%
Mar 202658.6%12.6%8.1%10.8%3.6%2.7%2.7%0.9%
Apr 202653.4%12.5%8%14.8%3.4%2.3%4.5%1.1%
May 202658.7%17.4%7.4%8.3%2.5%2.5%2.5%0.83%
Jun 202657.1%15.2%8%11.6%3.6%1.8%1.8%0.89%
Jul 202659.1%10%8.2%12.7%4.5%1.8%2.7%0.91%
Aug 202657.7%12.6%9.9%9%3.6%2.7%3.6%0.9%
Sep 202655.8%10.6%13.5%11.5%2.9%2.9%1.9%0.96%
Oct 202652.9%14%11.6%10.7%4.1%3.3%2.5%0.83%

How has branded search for ambientCG and Quixel Megascans changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand 3D texture and asset libraries in October 2026?

3 changes

  1. In October 2026, Poliigon overtook ambientCG and Synty Studios to rank 2nd among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand, with 14% of the searches.

  2. In October 2026, Quixel Megascans gained share of searches among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 2.5%.

  3. In October 2026, ambientCG lost share of searches among 3D texture and asset libraries in New Zealand, from 13.5% to 11.6%.

How are ambientCG’s and Quixel Megascans’ branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ambientCG’s and Quixel Megascans’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

ambientCG

1 branded search term

  • ambientcg

Quixel Megascans

1 branded search term

  • quixel megascans

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